76 THE BOOK OF THE FLOWER SHOW 



ORANGES 



These are the exception rather than the rule at ex- 

 hibitions. They are shown with foliage attached, and 

 the fruits should be even in form, clear, smooth-skinned, 

 with firm, juicy, melting, stringless flesh. 



NUTS 



In every case Nuts should have a large, full, sweet 

 kernel, and a thin shell. The old distinctions between 

 long-bearded nuts (filberts) and short-bearded (Cob-nuts) 

 have been now broken down. 



PLUMS AND GAGES 



The fruits must be large for the variety ; ripe yet 

 firm ; smooth, unblemished, fresh, of good colour and 

 carrying a fine bloom. Size and weight are expected in 

 cooking plums, together with good appearance. 



PINEAPPLES 



These are very handsome fruits when properly grown 

 and well developed. The crown must be duly propor- 

 tioned to the fruit, and unblemished. Size and evenness 

 of pip are high qualities. Rich clear colour and cleanli- 

 ness are other merits. The fruits must be large, solid, 

 aromatic, richly flavoured, and ripe throughout. 



PEACHES 



These have the same merits or defects as Nectarines 

 (which see). They both not infrequently grow on the 

 the same tree (without being separately budded in). 



PEARS 



In a general way pears have the same merits and 

 defects as apples (which see) from an exhibition point of 



